Industrial Construction Manager

Position Overview

International is looking to add an Industrial Construction Manager to their team in San Antonio!

The Industrial Construction Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design coordination, budgeting, and execution of capital construction and facility projects across North America.

This role manages projects from early feasibility through commissioning and turnover, ensuring alignment with company standards, safety requirements, insurer criteria, and operational objectives.

The Industrial Construction Manager serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, design partners, contractors, and regulatory authorities to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with Operations, Manufacturing, IT, EHS, and Facilities teams
• Lead building space planning, layout coordination, and facility expansions
• Present project updates, risks, and financial status to senior leadership
• Obtains business partner's approval of designs, as well as any change orders that may occur
• Prepare internal and external reports on project performance

Project Planning & Pre-Construction

• Works with the business units for their construction needs
• Works with authorities having jurisdiction to procure all necessary licenses and construction permits
• Lead feasibility studies, site assessments, and constructability reviews for facility projects
• Partner with Architecture & Engineering teams during design development
• Develop and define detailed Scopes of Work (SOW) aligned with business requirements and ensuring all company, safety, regulatory, and insurer standards are met
• Facilitate value engineering initiatives to optimize cost and performance
• Support procurement strategy and contractor prequalification
• Manages bid process for all construction projects in conjunction with Procurement

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Develop project budgets and capital authorization packages (CAPEX)
• Prepare cost estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, and soft costs
• Track project expenditures and provide cost-to-complete forecasting
• Manage contingencies and identify cost risk mitigation strategies
• Review, approve, and process contractor invoices for payment

Scheduling & Project Controls

• Develop and maintain detailed master project schedules
• Monitor critical path activities and milestone deliverables
• Implement recovery plans to address schedule delays
• Utilize scheduling and project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore)

Construction Execution

• Oversee all onsite and offsite construction activities
• Coordinate and direct general contractors, subcontractors, and trades
• Monitor daily work progress and ensure adherence to plans and specifications
• Select and manage tools, materials, and equipment procurement as needed
• Ensure contractual conditions of performance are met

Regulatory Compliance

• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards across all projects
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local codes, and corporate safety policies
• Align projects with insurer requirements (e.g., FM Global or equivalent)
• Conduct site safety reviews and support incident prevention initiatives

Contract & Commercial Management

• Support contract negotiation and administration for construction services
• Manage change orders, claims avoidance, and dispute resolution
• Evaluate contractor performance against contractual obligations

Permitting & Approvals

• Obtain and manage all required permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals
• Coordinate inspections and jurisdictional authority reviews

Commissioning & Project Closeout

• Oversee system commissioning and facility start-up activities
• Manage punch list completion and final quality inspections
• Ensure delivery of as-built drawings and O&M manuals
• Coordinate project turnover to operations and warranty management

Risk Management & Quality Assurance

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks
• Ensure quality construction standards and proper building techniques
• Implement corrective actions when deviations occur

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of industrial construction or project management experience

OR

• Master's degree and at least 4 years of industrial construction or project management experience

OR

• At least 8 years of industrial construction or project management experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Capital project delivery
• Manufacturing or industrial facility environments
• Contractor and trade management
• Statement of Work development
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously preferred
• Strong project management and organizational capabilities
• Proficiency in construction/project management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Build, Bluebeam)
• Working knowledge of scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project)
• Ability to review drawings using AutoCAD or BIM platforms preferred
• Financial acumen in budgeting and cost forecasting
• Knowledge of building codes, OSHA regulations, and safety standards preferred
• Familiarity with insurer compliance standards (e.g., FM Global) preferred
• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred
• CCM (Certified Construction Manager) preferred
• OSHA 30

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting

The expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range, with the final offer based on the candidates' applicable skills, knowledge, and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, TRATON SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP and one of the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. "Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.": this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit International.com.

*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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